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New California laws going into effect in 2026 ban plastic bags, affect your streaming services and give more control over chatbots  ABC7 Los Angeles

Banning Rafiki was unlawful: why new court ruling is an important moment for African film  The Conversation

8 Netflix series and movies that faced full bans due to law, religion, or politics  Moneycontrol.com

California Passes Law Banning Loud Commercials on Streaming Services  The Hollywood Reporter

California bans most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations  CNN

‘Dial it down’: California forces Netflix, Hulu to lower ad volume  Politico

California Bans ICE Agents From Wearing Masks to Conceal Identity  Time Magazine

Publix, Walmart, hospitals, courts, campuses: Where is open carry allowed in Florida now?  Daytona Beach News-Journal

California governor signs banning federal agents from wearing masks, but can they enforce it?  El Paso Times

Actors' Union Forbids Influencers From Promoting Movies During Strike  Law Commentary

Hong Kong bans movies deemed 'subversive' or 'romanticizing' protests  Radio Free Asia

Opinion | I’m a rabbi and I helped my father end his life  The Forward

California bans loud ads on streaming platforms  BBC

Who Will Enforce California’s Ban on Masks for Law Enforcement?  The Santa Barbara Independent

Is it illegal to date a minor? A defense lawyer explains  Shouse Law Group

Where you can and can’t take guns in NJ following appeals court ruling  New Jersey Monitor

‘A Dog’s Way Home’ celebrates bond between veterans and dogs; addresses problems with breed-specific bans  Humane World for Animals

Hong Kong Passes Censorship Law Banning Films Against China’s National Security Interests  The Hollywood Reporter

China Bans Law-Breaking Actors From Movies and Television  ChinaFile

Another Film Ban in Israel: Film Review Council Forbids Screenings of Documentary on 1948 War  Haaretz

Hong Kong Passes Film Law Allowing Censorship on National Security Grounds  Variety

Hungary’s new anti-LGBTQ+ law bans Pride events and sparks protests  CNN

Utah bans three more books from public schools — including the source for a blockbuster movie  The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah theater wins 'Deadpool' case over law banning booze  KSL.com

Drag Show Laws  Free Speech Center

This state banned the book behind iconic Broadway show, smash-hit movies  Cleveland.com

Hungary passes law banning LGBT content in schools or kids’ TV  The Guardian

Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s With World-First Law  The Hollywood Reporter